Deer Hunting(Page 7)

The best deer hunting tips and strategies for whitetails and mule deer.

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A 6.5 Creedmmor did the job on this mule deer.

The 6.5 Creedmoor Isn’t Even the Best 6.5mm Deer Hunting Cartridge The 6.5 Creedmoor Isn’t Even the Best 6.5mm Deer Hunting Cartridge

Overpopulated axis deer are ripe for regulated market hunting.

The Outdoor Life Podcast: Meet the Godfather of Hawaiian Market Hunting The Outdoor Life Podcast: Meet the Godfather of Hawaiian Market Hunting

By Natalie Krebs

This velvet buck was shot by the author in Kentucky

How to Tag a Velvet Whitetail Buck (and the Best States to Make It Happen) How to Tag a Velvet Whitetail Buck (and the Best States to Make It Happen)

By Brodie Swisher

Don Higgins' buck from Illinois is one of the new state records.

200-Class Archery Buck Officially Scored as the Second-Biggest Typical Whitetail in Illinois 200-Class Archery Buck Officially Scored as the Second-Biggest Typical Whitetail in Illinois

Use a decoy to get closer to big deer.

Can You Really Stalk Within Bow Range of a Mature Whitetail Buck? Can You Really Stalk Within Bow Range of a Mature Whitetail Buck?

By Jace Bauserman

Hunting a wilderness area near LA

Deer Hunting the California Backcountry—Just an Hour From Los Angeles Deer Hunting the California Backcountry—Just an Hour From Los Angeles

A trail camera photo of a whitetail buck with an inset circular image of the buck at a larger size.

What It Feels Like to Miss the Biggest Buck of Your Life, at 45 Yards What It Feels Like to Miss the Biggest Buck of Your Life, at 45 Yards

By Natalie Krebs

Georgia B&C buck.

Georgia’s Biggest Buck of the Year Is Also an All-Time County Record Georgia’s Biggest Buck of the Year Is Also an All-Time County Record

Two hunters sit behind a nice whitetail buck in Eastern Colorado.

Giants of the Yucca: Hunting for Bucketlist Whitetails in Eastern Colorado Giants of the Yucca: Hunting for Bucketlist Whitetails in Eastern Colorado

By John B. Snow

A Wisconsin bull-headed brute.

The 10 Weirdest Deer of 2020 The 10 Weirdest Deer of 2020

By Josh Honeycutt

A big whitetail buck on a Primos trail camera, taken in late September.

Quit Worrying About Genetics: How Successful Deer Hunters Think About Antler Growth, Cull Bucks, and Passing Good Deer Quit Worrying About Genetics: How Successful Deer Hunters Think About Antler Growth, Cull Bucks, and Passing Good Deer

By Natalie Krebs

Dieter Herbert arrowed a 130 class buck (right) just minutes before shooting one of the biggest typical whitetails in New York history.

New York City Carpenter Tags a 197-Inch, State-Record Buck…On Long Island New York City Carpenter Tags a 197-Inch, State-Record Buck…On Long Island

Texas has long been a top 10 B&C whitetail state.

There’s More to Texas Hunting Than Expensive, High-Fence Ranches. Here’s Why a Texas Hunt Should Be on Your Bucket List There’s More to Texas Hunting Than Expensive, High-Fence Ranches. Here’s Why a Texas Hunt Should Be on Your Bucket List

A hunter holds up a shed deer antlers.

Ohio Hunter Finds a Massive 233-Inch Deadhead Buck Ohio Hunter Finds a Massive 233-Inch Deadhead Buck

By Josh Honeycutt

Two hunters kneel behind a deer and hold its head up by the antlers.

The 20 Commandments of Deer Camp The 20 Commandments of Deer Camp

By Josh Honeycutt

A hunter kneels beside a whitetail deer.

The Biggest Antlered Does You’ve Ever Seen—Including a 200-incher The Biggest Antlered Does You’ve Ever Seen—Including a 200-incher

By Josh Honeycutt

A large nontypical buck trophy on a black background.

Maine’s Mystery Buck: The Obscure Tale of Maine’s 110-Year-Old, Non-Typical Record Whitetail Maine’s Mystery Buck: The Obscure Tale of Maine’s 110-Year-Old, Non-Typical Record Whitetail

By Bob Humphrey

Two hunters kneel behind a whitetail deer.

Deer That Never Encounter Humans: How to Shoot a Reclusive Buck Deer That Never Encounter Humans: How to Shoot a Reclusive Buck

By Gerry Bethge

A hunter holds a whitetail deer antler.

Is Ohio the New Best Whitetail Hunting State? Is Ohio the New Best Whitetail Hunting State?

A man sits behind a deer and holds its head up by its antlers.

5 of the Biggest Bucks Ever Taken in the Northeast 5 of the Biggest Bucks Ever Taken in the Northeast

By Bob Humphrey

A hunter draws back on a compound bow from in the brush.

How to Kill Big Bucks in States That Allow Baiting…Without Baiting How to Kill Big Bucks in States That Allow Baiting…Without Baiting

By Tony J. Peterson

A large whitetail buck walking through a tall grass field.

Forget What You Thought You Knew About Hunting Mature Whitetail Bucks (and Start Having More Success) Forget What You Thought You Knew About Hunting Mature Whitetail Bucks (and Start Having More Success)

A hunter smiles and kneels behind a large mule deer in the snow.

In the Future: There Will Always Be Public Hunting Land in America In the Future: There Will Always Be Public Hunting Land in America

By Randy Newberg

A dead whitetail deer lays in the bed of a hunting truck after a successful hunt.

A Strategy for Hunting Mature Bucks on Public Land (That Actually Works in the Real World) A Strategy for Hunting Mature Bucks on Public Land (That Actually Works in the Real World)

How to Use the Best Hunting App to Find Better Deer Spots How to Use the Best Hunting App to Find Better Deer Spots

A hunter in camo with a large 8-point whitetail buck.

10 Natural Ground Blinds That Keep You Hidden from Deer 10 Natural Ground Blinds That Keep You Hidden from Deer

By Josh Honeycutt

A lineup of rifle cartridges on a table.

.338 Federal: The Best Deer Cartridge You’ve Never Tried .338 Federal: The Best Deer Cartridge You’ve Never Tried

A whitetail deer stands inn brush at a treeline.

Busted: 10 Myths About Scaring Off Deer Busted: 10 Myths About Scaring Off Deer

By Josh Honeycutt

A camo Primos Double Bull Surroundview 360 groundblind on a field edge in the fall.

6 Rules for More Success with Ground Blinds 6 Rules for More Success with Ground Blinds

By Mark Melotik

A man in a camo jacket standing in a lush food plot with tape around it beside an over-browsed food plot.

Pre-Season Whitetails: How to Keep Deer Out of Your Food Plots (for Now) Pre-Season Whitetails: How to Keep Deer Out of Your Food Plots (for Now)

The Two Biggest Deer Organizations Are Joining Forces. What Does It Mean for Hunters? The Two Biggest Deer Organizations Are Joining Forces. What Does It Mean for Hunters?

By Andrew McKean

A food plot of brassica plants.

11 Strategies For Growing The Perfect Deer Food Plot 11 Strategies For Growing The Perfect Deer Food Plot

Illustration of a hunter aiming a rifle at a deer in the snow.

North Woods Legend Hal Blood on Snow Tracking Bucks North Woods Legend Hal Blood on Snow Tracking Bucks

By Gerry Bethge

The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Whitetails of All Time

The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Whitetails of All Time The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Whitetails of All Time

The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Mule Deer of All Time

The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Mule Deer of All Time The Top 40 Typical and Nontypical Mule Deer of All Time

A deer hide stretched out on the grass.

10 Deer Parts That Will Keep You Alive 10 Deer Parts That Will Keep You Alive

By Tim MacWelch

How to Trim and Prepare Deer Heart

How to Trim and Prepare Deer Heart How to Trim and Prepare Deer Heart

By Krissie Mason

three hunters planting a tree

The 6 Best Tree Species for Planting a Deer Orchard The 6 Best Tree Species for Planting a Deer Orchard

How to Be an Effective Deer Hunter When You Don’t Have Enough Time to Go Deer Hunting

How to Be an Effective Deer Hunter When You Don’t Have Enough Time to Go Deer Hunting How to Be an Effective Deer Hunter When You Don’t Have Enough Time to Go Deer Hunting

Have You Seen These Deer Diseases In Your Local Woods?

Have You Seen These Deer Diseases In Your Local Woods? Have You Seen These Deer Diseases In Your Local Woods?

Learn how the moon affects deer movement in your local woods.

How Deer Hunting Pros Use the Moon to Kill Big Bucks How Deer Hunting Pros Use the Moon to Kill Big Bucks

The most popular way.

19 Ways to Transport a Whitetail Deer 19 Ways to Transport a Whitetail Deer

By Alex Robinson

How to Mount Your Own Deer Antlers

How to Mount Your Own Deer Antlers How to Mount Your Own Deer Antlers

By Brad Herndon

Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior

Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior Whitetails by the Weather: Understanding Deer Behavior

shed deer antlers

4 Shed Hunting Experts Told Us Their Strategy for Finding Antlers 4 Shed Hunting Experts Told Us Their Strategy for Finding Antlers

By Andrew McKean

Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.

Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag. Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.

Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges Are Making a Comeback in Deer Hunting

Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges Are Making a Comeback in Deer Hunting Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges Are Making a Comeback in Deer Hunting

By Brad Fitzpatrick

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs

The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs The Secrets Of Signpost Rubs

deer hunting movement myths

10 Myths About Whitetail Deer Movement 10 Myths About Whitetail Deer Movement

The buck was so absorbed in the hanging velvet.

10 Amazing Photos of a Buck Shedding Velvet 10 Amazing Photos of a Buck Shedding Velvet

By Craig Dougherty and Donald M. Jones

mature buck bedding down in leaves

New Whitetail Research That Will Help You Tag Your Buck New Whitetail Research That Will Help You Tag Your Buck

By Michael Hanback

Five-Legged Deer

The 8 Weirdest Whitetails You’ve Ever Seen The 8 Weirdest Whitetails You’ve Ever Seen

By Michael Hanback

How Do Deer Grow Antlers So Quickly?

How Do Deer Grow Antlers So Quickly? How Do Deer Grow Antlers So Quickly?

By Matthew Every

hunter kneeling beside deer

How to Hunt Buck Rub Lines, Tips from the Deer Hunter Who First Revealed Their Secrets How to Hunt Buck Rub Lines, Tips from the Deer Hunter Who First Revealed Their Secrets

male hunter beside giant buck

Two Hunters Tag Two 200+ Inch Giant Whitetail Bucks Two Hunters Tag Two 200+ Inch Giant Whitetail Bucks

corey memering kneeling next to giant whitetail buck

Michigan Bowhunter Kills 227-inch Monster Whitetail Buck Michigan Bowhunter Kills 227-inch Monster Whitetail Buck

Andrew McKean and Nick Ciafardone

It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Hunt It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Hunt

By Nick Ciafardone

Charlie Alshiemer

My Friend Charlie Alsheimer: 1947-2017 My Friend Charlie Alsheimer: 1947-2017

By Craig Dougherty

Andrew McKean and daughter hunting Hawaiian axis bucks

Hunting in Paradise: Chasing Hogs and Deer in Hawaii Hunting in Paradise: Chasing Hogs and Deer in Hawaii

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

Iowa bowhunter in treestand during October

A Week-by-Week Guide to Hunting October Whitetails A Week-by-Week Guide to Hunting October Whitetails

whitetail deer flared tail

8 Ways Whitetails Communicate with Their Tails, and What Each Means for Hunters 8 Ways Whitetails Communicate with Their Tails, and What Each Means for Hunters

By Tom Carpenter

velvet buck early season trophy

How to Preserve Velvet Antlers How to Preserve Velvet Antlers

The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management

The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management

By Craig Dougherty

doe urine buck lure

Do Deer Urine Lures Actually Work? Do Deer Urine Lures Actually Work?